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	P.O. Box 608 Whittier, AK 99693 ph: (907) 472-2327 fx: (907) 472-2404

Whittier is located on the northeast shore of the Kenai Peninsula, at the head of Passage Canal. It is approximately 60 miles southeast of Anchorage. The community lies at approximately 60.773060Â° North Latitude and -148.683890Â° (West) Longitude. The area encompasses 12.5 sq. miles of land and 7.2 sq. miles of water. Winter temperatures range from 17 to 28; summer temperatures average 49 to 63. Average annual precipitation includes 66 inches of rain and 80 inches of snowfall.

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND MUSEUM - A TRIBUTE TO ALASKA'S LEGENDS
This museum was a long wished for project by Whittier residents. With the sponsorship and cooperation of the Prince William Sound Economic Development District, Whittier citizens formed the Whittier Museum Association a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization. Using floorspace at the Anchor Inn donated by the Shen family, a plan was developed for a small museum of 1000 square feet. The association set about applying for grants and donations from state and private interests. Over a 3 year period the association has been able to create a professional museum presentation of 19 exhibits in Whittier. These exhibits tell the story of Whittier's history as a military port and rail terminal as well as reflections on Alaskan military heritage during World War II and the Cold War.

With scant funding available for marketing and no paid staff, the museum has enjoyed more than 10,000 visitors from all over North America and 25 countries around the world (estimate from guest book registry). The Prince William Sound Museum is open from 10am until 6pm and the requested admission is a donation of $3.00 for adults and $1.50 for those under 12.

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